Quality required of Fresh Waters Supporting Fish Life (protection and Improvement) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 342 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Aquaculture Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The Regulations make provision with respect to the quality of fresh waters. They shall apply to those designated by the competent authority as needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life, but shall not apply to waters in natural or artificial fish ponds used for intensive fish farming. The physical and chemical parameters that shall apply to waters designated by the Authority are listed in Annex I to these Regulations. For purposes of applying these parameters, waters are des Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX